Mark Long Beach

I agree, Nix has been pretty honest. Not completely so in the sense that he sidesteps some questions or answers them a little ambiguously because he HAS to. It's still a competition for players with the other teams. He & Chan say they want to see what they've got as they have talent. (bottom-end IMO) but also that they'll improve the team when the see a good opportunity. I've been VERY happy to see how they've sniffed around all kinds of deals but only ended up with a few. I'm very happy with the ones that they've made and I'm happy that they haven't overpaid to get others. There was nobody available that would have saved our team. So they didn't break the bank for ones that might have offered a marginal improvement. Probably the closest would have been McNabb, but he's not a slam dunk either. But they looked at him, and found out what the cost would be. In their opinion the cost was too much and I'm okay with that. They are doing the job that they SHOULD be doing and I'm very happy with it so far.

I'll agree that the highlight video had some impressive stuff. I think that he's definitely got some football player in him. His measurables are apparently pretty crappy and he's apparently inconsistant, but you don't get to be the leader in both sacks and tackles for loss in the toughest conference by luck alone. A steal as an UFA.

Yup. Calloway it is.

Thanks for that little ray of sunshine.

To me as well. Actually, I thought he was closer to a full step out of position but could make up half-a-step with his speed. (but still leaving him a half-step out) I was very impressed with Drayton last year. He was both consistent and had very good plays. Not a turnover machine but had many great denials. I'm a touch more comfortable with Drayton as the starter even if it's to help light a fire under McKelvin to beat out the wiley veteran.

All the kings horses and all the kings men...

Awesome.

That was pretty sweet! Good post.

You're sarcasm meter looks like it's running a little low. You should get that sucker in for a tune-up.

He was cast off from the Raiders because he couldn't live up to the RIDICULOUS contract they (should never have) gave him. http://www.nfl.com/freeagency/story?id=090...mp;confirm=true Willingness to play for the league minimum after earning $14million over the last two years just so he can play football contradicts your statement that football isn't important to him. He was a good and productive receiver. He's not too old. He may not cost much. I'd be reasonably happy to sign him and see if it can work out.

I was impressed by his willingness to give up much/most of his contract with the Raiders because he was too injured to live up to it. If he's truly healthy and doesn't want much money, heck yeah!

I disagree. How much worse of a team would we be without useful/exceptional players that we get in the second round such as Byrd, Schoebel, etc.

Well we also have B. Scott who was our starting SS for a while until he was hurt and came back and started at LB because we were out of them. He just signed a two year deal. I'm quite happy to have him back. I thought he was a pretty decent SS. Many here liked him better than Whitner. So that's 4 safety's which is all we'd carry on the full roster. if we trade Whitner we'd need to take a flyer on a low draft pick or have Lankster/Harris convert if we think they have enough promise to keep one of them around.

Garcia of several years ago, sure. Not anymore. He's like 40 and has a fork stuck in his back.

totally. "Why would we want this guy?? Nobody else does!!11!!1" oh, wait. ...someone else will pay a four-year, $12 million contract, with $6.25 million in guaranteed money. "We totally screwed the pooch on this one! We never sign anyone any good. Bills can never do anything right." It's like a never-ending parade of chicken-little's around here.

To be fair, Wood is a good one but we don't' know how well or quickly he'll bounce back. We also have no depth behind our starters. Our primary backup (McKinney) wasn't tendered a contract. I think Hangartner is okay, but My personal preference would be to have another mauling gaurd and move Wood to center (which I think he's being groomed for). I'm even to the point of view that if BuddyChan think that our #9 pick is best served to pick a guard. I'm fine with it.

For those of you who've just tuned in, I repeat: Buckwheat has been shot!

In the comparison between Scott & incognito I value Scott more. Very happy to have Wlson and likely Scott as well.

Intriguing. Nelson looks like he's got a decent chance to be a good receiving TE. His blocking is so-so to bad. He's definitely not the greatest blocker to base a running game behind. But he stretches the middle of the field and has good hands. IMO, injuries are also a concern with him. Our other TE's are JAG's even if I like them personality-wise. So we have no good Backup or 2 TE option. But since we have SO many holes to fill, I'm not sure that I'd be willing to give up a 3rd rounder which is a potential major contributor (with luck and good scouting) for a second TE.

nice link. thanks!

For what it's worth, a two-gap END is not the same as a 3-4 NT. Different skillsets.

Bills & Lakers Clev Indians cuse bball teams I don't follow but will root for: Boise St. Gonzaga

Even more than Jauron, I wanted Guy to go. Don't know the man, but may he find peace and happiness SOMEWHERE ELSE! This helped make my night.

Seriously. The sky is falling! The sky is falling!